Square Enix ensures that the video game will be released on PS4 this April 10, but warns that the possible lack of copies in stores will be a reality.
Final Fantasy VII Remake will not be delayed by the coronavirus, but it will have physical format distribution problems due to the severity of COVID-19 worldwide. Square Enix has communicated through Twitter that the title will arrive on April 10 on PS4, that does not change, but the supply will not be sufficient in some markets and they warn that there will be players who, possibly, cannot receive their physical copy of the game in time game.
Coronavirus affects the industry: distribution problems in physical format
It will be this Friday, March 20, when the Japanese publisher will again issue a new statement to update on the situation and, if appropriate, offer more information about the status of all that amount of physical copies that will go to the main markets western from the next few weeks. The situation especially affects headquarters in Europe and America.
Release update information. # FF7R pic.twitter.com/oZ6XXBX5hR
– FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) March 18, 2020
“The global launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake this April 10 continues. However, unpredictable changes in distribution chains and the landscape of each store varies in each country, "they comment, and warn:" some of you may not be able to secure your copy of the game on the release date. "
Not in vain, they invite us to access the Square Enix consumer service page in case of any eventuality, doubt or problem (SQUARE ENIX Store Customer Service)
Tifa in Final Fantasy VII Remake.
GAME Spain allows to change the type of shipping
Some video game chains such as GAME Spain have already informed their consumers about how to change their method of delivering the game due to the severity of COVID-19 in Spain, where the state of alarm is decreed for at least fifteen days.
The only certainty to be able to play Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4 on April 10 is to bet on the purchase of the video game in digital format; Although, at this time, at least in Spain, home deliveries continue to operate in food, basic goods and technology shops.
Final Fantasy VII Remake already has a free demo available. In case you want to try it, you can download this demo here with the first episode of the adventure.